Broadening Horizons

TheInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discriminationisobservedannually on21 March. On this day, in 1960, policeopened fireand killed 69 people at a peacefuldemonstrationinSharpeville,South Africa, against theapartheidpass laws. Proclaiming the day in 1966, theUnited Nations General Assemblycalled on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms ofracialdiscrimination. #stophate #stopdiscrimination #stopracism #community #UN #oppression #bethechange #beyou #itstartwithyou #endracism

Be Proud! Not everyone is going to understand the beauty in being different . #beyou #beproud #stopdiscrimination #stopoppression #stopbullying #livelife #Proud #pride #lgbt #youth #adult #seniors #community #letstalkaboutit #artmovement #artandactivism #creativewellness #art

The "From the Ground Up: Creating your own character" will be a drawing workshop focused on teaching artists how to draw their own unique character from scratch; Everything from key visual aspects to the personality that defines them! *This session will highlight tips on drawing different facial expressions! Its important that we are able to display our emotions as human beings and this workshop will help you draw characters that are happy, sad, angry etc.!

Ways to deal with anxiety. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Name 5 things you can things you can see... 4 things you can things you can feel 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste #mentalhealth #anxiety #selfcare #selflove #wellbeing #yougotthis #deepbreathing #takecareofyourself #wellness #techique #communitysupport #allinthistogether #dowhatyoucan #justbeyou #kida #youth #adult #seniors

Work in Progress . One word can make a difference. . Continue living your best life, do what you can at this moment and just keep going. Don't let other's words bring you down, focus on your goals and the progress will come. ... . Art created by an anonymous participant of The PowerofONE Project 2020 ht #intelligent #getcreative #artmovement #thinkpositive

"I need to see my own beauty and to continue to be reminded that I am enough, that I am worthy of love without effort, that I am beautiful, that the texture of my hair and that the shape of my curves, the size of my lips, the color of my skin, and the feelings that I have are all worthy and okay." - Tracee Ellis Ross @traceeellisross .... Let's talk about microaggressions... . Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioural, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly marginalized groups. When society tells black women and men that their hair looks more professional or beautiful when it is straight or cut it has an everlasting impact. . #donttouchmyhair #unlearnracism #blackisbeatiful #fuckracism #antiblackracism #iamenough #knowledgeispower

#BlackoutTuesday . Take a moment to unpack and reflect on Anti-Black racism. . Anti-Black racism is prejudice, attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping or discrimination that is directed at people of African descent and is rooted in their unique history and experience of enslavement and colonization. Anti-Black racism is deeply embedded in Canadian institutions, policies and practices, to the point that it becomes a part of our systems.... DM if you have any questions or want to have a conversation! BLACK LIVES MATTER EVERYDAY!

Language is a powerful tool that has been used to oppress community for many years.. . Let's talk about Anti- Black racism for a minute .. . Anti-Black racism is prejudice, attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping or discrimination that is directed at people of African descent and is rooted in their unique history and experience of enslavement and colonization. Anti-Black racism is deeply embedded in Canadian institutions, policies and practices, to the point that it becomes a par...t of our systems. In Canada slavery was practiced for 206 years..The last segregated school was closed in 1983 .. A black person earns 75.6 for every dollar earned by a non-racialized person. 13.4% is the unemployment rate of Black individuals with a graduated degree, higher than the rate for non-Black high school drop out at 12%. This information was found on Centennial College website, knowledge is power . #antiblackracism #blacklivesmatter #history #present #facts #racism #colonization #slavery #oppression #stereotypes #discrimination #systemic #movingforward #bethechange #artmovement #wordsarepowerful #knowledgeispower

What are you listening to? Tag artists you love !! . . Take a few minutes to listen to music that makes you smile .... . #inthistogether #staystrong #besafe #onelove #selfcare #takecareofeachother #beyou #takecareofyourself #stressrelief #brampton #mississauga #toronto #mentalhealth #musician #music See more

What are you doing to cope with the situation ? . Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger !... . . #inthistogether #staystrong #besafe #onelove #selfcare #takecareofeachother #beyou #takecareofyourself #stressrelief #brampton #mississauga #toronto

Use a few minutes of your day to do something you enjoy. Make time to unwind . . #taketime #unwind #relax #selfcare #mentalhealth #staysafe #stayhealthy #doyou #lovelife

Information overload can be upsetting. Make an effort to switch off your screens once in a while. Take a break from the news . . #takeabreak #informationoverload... #stressrelief #inthistogether #besafe #bestong #doyourbest #takecareofyou #turnoff #COVID19 #staystrong #takecareofeachother #togetherwearestronger See more

Meditate, eat well-balanced meals, take deep breaths. Aside from staying safe, stay healthy. . . #selfcare #besafe #meditate #eatwell #deepbreath #relax #dowhatyoucan #betherefothers #takecareofyourself

Take a few moments to enjoy the sunshine & fresh air . #happyearthday #respect #everydayisearthday #besafe #staystrong #sunshine #freshair #motherearth #oneplanet #onepeople #protecttheplanet #protecttheocean

Connect with others. Talk to people you trust about your concerns and how you're feeling. . . #connectwithothers #COVID19 #tips #community #bethechange #betherefothers #staysafe #staystrong #itsoktonotbeok #weareinthistogether

Make Art . Art helps you to relax because it can be an expression of the anxiety and stress from your body onto a canvas of your choice a way of getting it out of your system. . #worldartday #art #selfcare #stressless #takecare #loveyourself #paint #draw #makemusic #journal #dance #write #sing #beyou #COVID19 #tips #stressrelief

What are you doing to manage the stress during this time? . . Please share tips in comments so that we can pass it along to the community!! .... . #community #stopthespread #managingstress #selflove #supportlocalartists #supportlocalbusiness #takecare #togetherwearestronger #lookingafteryou #covid19 See more

We need to stand up against hateful beliefs to keep the clock from turning backwards on our efforts towards establishing equality for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. . Its time now to educate the future generation to not repeat history, demand more of our politicians and policy makers, and participate in creating real change through real effort. . #DayOfPink # bethechage #VirtualDayofPink #stophomophobia #stoptransphobia #stopdiscrimination #stopbullying... #celebratediversity #demandequality #standinsolidarity See more

The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is no stranger to the bullying and violence that stems from hateful beliefs . While progress has been made towards removing these social barriers from our society, discrimination still persists. . So, every year, on the second Wednesday of April people around the world put on a pink shirt and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ ... . #DayOfPink # bethechage #VirtualDayofPink #stophomophobia #stoptransphobia #stopdiscrimination #stopbullying #celebratediversity #demandequality #standinsolidarity

Celebrate diversity Demand =quality Stand in solidarity . Today and every day lets unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying... . #DayOfPink # bethechage #VirtualDayofPink #stophomophobia #stoptransphobia #stopdiscrimination #stopbullying #celebratediversity #demandequality #standinsolidarity See more

We all have the power to make change . . #powerofone #bethechange #iam #powerful #beautiful #strong #brilliant #intelligent #amazing #kind #wonderful #caring #lovable #youhavethepower #stopbullying #stopdiscrimination #bekind #becreative #makeart #lovelife

Durning time like this.... We all need to stand together and take care of one another !! . We are proud to stand beside so many amazing organizations that are supporting young people durning this time. Young people want us to know ...... While this crisis seems to be changing our world, we feel stagnant. We are still the youth who are only halfway through high school, whose work has been shut down or are just finishing undergrad. Yet we are not powerless in this COVID 19 crisis. Our power allows us to support healthcare providers, grocery chain employees, transit operators and many others just as they are trying to support us. So, if you have the option of using this power - of Staying Home- then please use it, because it has the ability to make a difference for everyone. A unified message from the Youth-Coalition, and graphics done by @bythamilini #COVID19 #relief #youth #youthempowerment #youthcoalition #poc #stayhome

PowerofONE .... Be the change you want to see ... One small act can have a big impact... . . #powerofone #change #thinkpositive #smallacts #sprinklekindness #speadlove #bethechange #lovelife #stopdiscrimination #stopbullying

The term Womxn is an alternative term for the English language word women which has been occasionally in use since 2015 to explicitly include non-cisgender women. It has been used in a similar manner as womyn and wimmin, as a rejection of the English-only etymology of 'woman' from Old English wifmon (wife of a man). An "x" is used to "broaden the scope of womanhood," to include transgender womxn. . . #internationalwomensday #oneplanet #onepeople #onelove ... #womxn #womyn #wimmin #women #whoruntheworld #girls #PowerofOne #beyou #befree #bethechange #lovelife #fromnegativetopositive See more

The Living Arts Centre (LAC) Gallery is currently accepting exhibition proposals for our 2020-2021 season which runs from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021. Exhibitions typically run from 5 to 7 weeks. Deadline: March 13, 2020 at 5:00pm Link: https://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com//call-for-submissi/

Beautiful just the way your are . . Broadening Horizons presents our 5th Annual PowerofONE Art Exhibit up all month at @bramptonlibrary Chinguacousy branch!!! #artforchange .... Location: 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton, ON L6T 2T9 . . #PowerofOne #community #stopbullying #stopdiscrimination #artproject #artexhibition #youth #diversity #inclusion #bethechange #bekind #love #makeadifference #art #writing #painting #music #rap #dance #poetry #spokenword #popupart #brampton #905 See more

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE *DJ ANNOUNCEMENT * @roshanie__ . . Roshanie is a Brampton-based DJ that is best-known for her dancehall sets, and selection of hip hop and global club music. Outside club and festival circuits, Roshanie is represented by boutique booking agency, Luxelife Sound, where she spins for private parties & brand activations within the beauty, fashion, and travel industries. ... Beyond the DJ booth, Roshanie is a resident host on ISO Radio, a community radio station broadcasting live from Central Toronto. She is also the founder of feminist educational initiative Solidarity in Sound & works as a consultant in the arts and culture space. PowerofONE Art for Change Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change . February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . #art #DJ #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

Amazing line-up of artists ready to share their message at our 5th Annual PowerofONE Art for Change Showcase. . February, 20th, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton, On ... . Hosted by : Nav Nanwa @Newtheoryradio Sound provided by: DJ @roshanie__ Photography by @colourblindphotography_ Performances by: @th.projects @siddarthamusic @abowlofmilkyway @alyestal @raymondto.music @noyzhiphop Sponsored by : Ontario Trillium Foundation @yofatotf Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives @visitpama Brampton Caledon Community Living Brampton Library @bramptonlibrary

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER @noyzhiphop . Noyz represents the diversity at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Born in the region to immigrant parents, his lyrics explore themes of self-discovery and growth, and equally represents the fun and energy of hip-hop park jams, as well as the socio-political commentary the genre was born out of. In addition to headlining shows in the United States, UK, and across Canada, Noyz has performed on festival stages at T...IFF, SXSW, Manifesto, Canadian Music Week & NXNE. Noyz has been featured on platforms such as Complex, Vice, Noisey, GQ, CBC Music, Huffington Post, and Major League Soccer. Noyz also stays active in his community by facilitating hip hop and mental health workshops where he engages with youth through the healing and transformational powers of music and songwriting. . Check out @noyzhiphop at our PowerofONE showcase 2020 Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change . February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

Check out some of our amazing pop-up vendors tomorrow at the PowerofONE Showcase .. Art for change . Join us for an evening of Interactive art, spoken word, rap, poetry, dance, visual arts and so much more ! . . Doors open at 6pm ... At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton Hosted by : Nav Nanwa @Newtheoryradio Sound provided by: DJ @roshanie__ Photography by @colourblindphotography_ Performances this year by: @th.projects @siddarthamusic @abowlofmilkyway @alyestal @raymondto.music @noyzhiphop Supported by : Ontario Trillium Foundation @yofatotf Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives @visitpama Brampton Caledon Community Living @bramptonaledoncl Brampton Library @bramptonlibrary . . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #spokenword #rap #dance #youth #visualarts #change #brampton #mississauga #905

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE- photographer @colourblindphotography_ . . We're so proud to have Amit as our photographer for the night, he has supported The PowerofONE Project from day one. #supportlocal .... Amit Nanwa is a freelance photographer based out of Brampton Ontario. He is skilled in different types of photography such as lifestyle, street, portraiture and events. Amit wants to work with clients to build their vision while providing exceptional care and quality. . Get your free tickets today- link in bio Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 Colourblind Photography was founded in 2017. @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER. @abowlofmilkyway . I use art not only to distract myself from negativity whether it be external or internal conflicts, but also express myself in ways I believe people will understand and hopefully relate to. .... Get your free tickets today- link in bio Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE 2020.. Host for the night @navnanwa @newtheoryradio . Nav Nanwa and is a Brand Marketer, Media Emcee and Content Curator based in the Greater Toronto Area. He has a huge passion around engaging audiences and finding innovative ways to connect to them across various touch-points and platforms. He has the distinct honour of being recognized by the Brampton Board of Trade as one of Bramptons Top 40 Under 40 in 2017. Extremely active in the community as th...e voice of various events and functions in the GTA. Some of these include music festivals, political panels, galas and weddings. He also host his own podcast and radio show called New Theory Radio. Get your free tickets today- link in bio Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change . February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER @siddarthamusic . . Few words from him... Art is therapy for me. It allows me to have the conversations with myself about things that are difficult to cope with. A way of letting my thoughts out in front of me so I can examine them more clearly. But it's also a way for me to appreciate the great things in life, to be absorbed in the present without worry for the future or dwell on the past. How did you become involved with your art...? My brother is what got me in both my crafts. He did it first, I ended up copying him being the younger one. Have you ever been bullied? Yes for a brief time in high school. However I was fortunate to have good friends and dance.I had confronted the bullies and they stopped after. in terms of mentally/emotionaly I went to my artistic outlets and my friends. Realized that it wasn't about me. . Check out @siddarthamusic at our PowerofONE showcase, get your free tickets today- link in bio Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change . February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

POWEROFONE SHOWCASE. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER @siddarthamusic . . Few words from him... Art is therapy for me. It allows me to have the conversations with myself about things that are difficult to cope with. A way of letting my thoughts out in front of me so I can examine them more clearly. But it's also a way for me to appreciate the great things in life, to be absorbed in the present without worry for the future or dwell on the past.... How did you become involved with your art? My brother is what got me in both my crafts. He did it first, I ended up copying him being the younger one. Have you ever been bullied? Yes for a brief time in high school. However I was fortunate to have good friends and dance.I had confronted the bullies and they stopped after. in terms of mentally/emotionaly I went to my artistic outlets and my friends. Realized that it wasn't about me. . Check out @siddarthamusic At out PowerofONE showcase, get your free tickets today- link in bio Live music Interactive art Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change . February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

FREE ENTRY -On February 20th you will get free entry to The Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives when you attended The PowerofONE Showcase !! . . This amazing space is one of Brampton's hidden gems, get lost in the history and inspired by the breathtaking artwork, come early to check out the Art Gallery, museum and Archives and then the show. @visitpama .... . Live music Interactive art Dance performances Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change . Get your free tickets today- link in bio Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton Hosted by : Nav Nanwa @Newtheoryradio Sound provided by: DJ @roshanie__ Photography by @colourblindphotography_ Performances this year by: @th.projects @siddarthamusic @abowlofmilkyway @alyestal @raymondto.music @noyzhiphop Supported by : Ontario Trillium Foundation @yofatotf Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives @visitpama Brampton Caledon Community Living @bramptonaledoncl Brampton Library @bramptonlibrary . . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #spokenword #rap #dance #youth #visualarts #change #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

Art for change . . Join us on February 20th for an evening of Interactive art, spoken word, rap, poetry dance, visual arts and so much more ! . Get your free tickets today- link in bio ... Live music Interactive art Dance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton Hosted by : Nav Nanwa @Newtheoryradio Sound provided by: DJ @roshanie__ Photography by @colourblindphotography_ Performances this year by: @th.projects @siddarthamusic @abowlofmilkyway @alyestal @raymondto.music @noyzhiphop Supported by : Ontario Trillium Foundation @yofatotf Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives @visitpama Brampton Caledon Community Living @bramptonaledoncl Brampton Library @bramptonlibrary . . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #spokenword #rap #dance #youth #visualarts #change #brampton #mississauga #905

POP-UP MARKET Stop by and pick up some meaningful gifts by @ravinzangel . . .... Ravinzangel was founded by artist Amanda Bhikha in 2016 to honour and remember her brother Ravin, who passed away from suicide when she was ten year old. Amanda creates artwork inspired by her journey of living without him and all the lessons it had taught her throughout the years after. Her artwork is reproduced into wearable art clothing and accessories with the hope that those who wear them feel empowered and inspired. . . #art #community #music #supportlocalartists #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

Check out our PowerofONE art exhibit at the @bramptonlibrary up all of February + you don't want to miss your free concert @visitpama February, 20, 2020 Get your free tickets today- link in bio Live music Interactive art... Dance performance Pop-up market Free food Giveaways Art for change February, 20, 2020 Doors open at 6pm At PAMA - 9 Wellington At E, Brampton . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Chinguacousy Library

POWEROFONE FREE CONCERT. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER + POP-UP MARKET . . Get free tickets - link in bio .... Over the years De'Rn was on a journey of self Actualization and empowerment. His entire premise was to focus on empowering youth to tell their story through their art. He is now giving himself a second chance to share his story through music, art and entrepreneurship. De'Rn has worked with Manifesto Toronto (2015), Unity Charity (2015), Centre for Black Professionals (CEE) Empowering Enterprise (CEE) (2016), School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) (2016), and has collaborated with Artist like Anthony Bezel of For The Pxple, Provo, and Joel The Producer. All of which have helped him to release music through the Aesteic Nieche brand. In 2020 De'Rn will be dropping his first EP Titled the "Brown Papers" . . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

POWEROFONE FREE CONCERT. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER. @alyestal . Alyestal is a speaker, facilitator, and spoken word poetess who brings a unique and emotional element when she speaks to her audience on themes of identity, empowerment, and self-love. Alyestal has spoken for the Peel District School Board, City of Brampton, Ryerson University, Sheridan College along with other institutions and events across North America and beyond.... . Get your tickets today- link in bio . #art #community #music #PowerofOne #bethechange #enddiscrimination #endbullying #livepainting # #interactiveart #freefood #supportlocalartists #activism #love #spokenword #poetry #liveart #guestperformer #pop-upmarket #youth #family #brampton #mississauga #905 @ Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)